JamesRedmondLoughrey

James Redmond Loughrey 1928 - 2012 RENO, NV - James Redmond Loughrey, passed away on February 19, 2012 from complications due to cancer, at the age of 83 in Reno, Nevada. Born: June 4, 1928 Holyoke, Massachusetts to parents F. Joseph Loughrey and Rose Walsh Loughrey. Loving Husband of 50 years, father of 6, Grandfather of 12, Great Grandfather of 12. Professor of Mathematics; Retired from Canada College Redwood City in 1984; Employed by San Mateo Junior College School District since 1963. Member of Carson Valley Lions Club served as President in 2004-05; dedicated to the Vision Program, Canine Companion program and Scholarship Programs. Preceded in Death by his beautiful wife, Madeline Elizabeth (Honey) Loughrey, daughters Eileen and Roseann Loughrey and Grandson Matthew Loughrey; Brother Joseph Loughrey and Sister Antrese Allegro and a host of other family members and friends waiting to greet him at Heaven's Door (our Aunt Tess Muir may be waiting to collect on a Superbowl bet). Survived by brother Robert Loughrey, Sister Rosemary Hoff, and Children: Daniel (Erica) Loughrey, Mary (Michael) Boland, Edward Loughrey, and Patricia (Andrew) Vargas and many loving nieces and nephews. Born in Holyoke, MA and a member of St. Jerome and Holy Cross Churches where he met the love of his life Madeline (Honey) Griffin in Latin Class. He moved out West in 1954 for a teaching opportunity and the rest is history. A member of Saint Gall's church and a Teacher and coach for Douglas High School 1954 1959. He later moved to San Jose, California for 13 years and to other Northern California towns until returning to Gardnerville in 1989 to retire with Madeline. A wonderful songster, sang in choirs for St. Jerome, Holyoke MA, St. John Vianney, San Jose, CA and St. Gall's Gardnerville, NV and occasionally for honored friends at J&T Bar and Restaurant. Still singing now in Heaven we are sure. He loved his family, far and near, and his years in Gardnerville; loved the people that enriched his days with stories and smiles; His family will dearly miss him. A celebration of his life will be held March 16, 2012 at 10:00 am St. Gall's Church Gardnerville, with a reception to follow at Corley Ranch, 859 395 N, Gardnerville, NV. If you can join us we would love your company but your prayers and fond wishes are appreciated too. Contact information: Jim Loughrey Family, P. O. Box 375, Silver Springs, NV, 89429 or Diamondjim1928@gmail.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund or in honor of James Redmond Loughrey.

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